Intro:

Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech praised teammate Didier Drogba as the striker received the English Football Writers' Association Tribute award at a gala dinner in London.

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SOUNDBITE: (English) Petr Cech (on his time at Chelsea with Didier Drogba)

"Well I would say it's been a great honour for me to be his teammate because I thought he has been a huge part of the Chelsea history. Obviously he has been here in the most successful years of the club and I'm glad I was next to him you know, getting to know him and working with him because he's one of the players which is needed in the team. He lives for the game, he's very passionate about it and obviously he's one of those players who can make a difference."

Q: What was your proudest moment with him in a Chelsea shirt?

A: "Well I think it's always hard to pick one but obviously the Champions League final is my big highlight of it."